racetamEVIDENCEBUSUnscheduled
Aniracetam
aka Draganon · Sarpul · Ampamet
A fat-soluble racetam ~5-10x more potent than piracetam. Anxiolytic and creativity-enhancing.
Dose range750–1500mg
Half-life2h
Onset30min
Safety4/5medium evidence base
Mechanism of action
Positive allosteric modulator of AMPA receptors. Increases dopamine and serotonin release in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.
Benefits
Reduced anxiety without sedation
EVIDENCEBNakamura & Tanaka, 2001.
Creativity and holistic thinking
EVIDENCECAnecdotal + animal models.
Side effects
- Headachecommonmild
- Mild GI upsetuncommonmild
Where to buy
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| Nootropics DepotFeatured 4.8 | Aniracetam Capsules, 60ct (750mg) | 60 × 750mg | $24.99 | $0.42 | Buy |
| Pure Nootropics 4.5 | Aniracetam Capsules, 60ct (750mg) | 60 × 750mg | $27.99 | $0.47 | Buy |